Madone SSL 6.9 *a roll of the dice*
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Madone SSL 6.9 *a roll of the dice*
2006 Madone SSL 6.9 presented itself to me today for an unreal (and undisclosed) price....at least for the time being.
The only problem is the rear derailleur hanger is thread stripped and will need to be factory fixed. So my question is....can I trust that Trek will replace the hanger/dropout without a negative effect on the integrity of the frame? Have any of you gone through this? I worry about the carbon bond.
Comments.....opinions.....I'm all ears.
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The only problem is the rear derailleur hanger is thread stripped and will need to be factory fixed. So my question is....can I trust that Trek will replace the hanger/dropout without a negative effect on the integrity of the frame? Have any of you gone through this? I worry about the carbon bond.
Comments.....opinions.....I'm all ears.
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Judging by what you're saying, it's an integrated derailleur hanger. You can trust that they'll do the job right, just be prepared to pay some money. You might want to get a quote from a Trek rep to see if the bike is worth it in the end.
If it isn't integrated though, that's a $50 fix at max.
You might want to run the serial number by Trek to see if it's stolen or not.
If it isn't integrated though, that's a $50 fix at max.
You might want to run the serial number by Trek to see if it's stolen or not.
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I'll give them a call....or have my LBS call to represent me. In all honesty, it would have to be a huge expense to break my deal.
My knowledge of carbon frames is nearly non-existent, which is why I ask this elementary question.
Thanks for the input. I hope to post a pic of a "new to me" Madone 6.9 before long.
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My knowledge of carbon frames is nearly non-existent, which is why I ask this elementary question.
Thanks for the input. I hope to post a pic of a "new to me" Madone 6.9 before long.
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I guess it would help to know the deal....
It's $1000 as is. I take care of the hanger/dropout repair.
As I see it....the wheels are worth more than that!
It's $1000 as is. I take care of the hanger/dropout repair.
As I see it....the wheels are worth more than that!
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The bike is Dura Ace EVERYTHING.....wheels/hubs are carbon Bonty XXX, carbon stem & bars...it's a full-throttle Madone.
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BTW, this is *not* a joke. I really don't know crap about carbon repairs.
I have a perfectly wonderful Lemond Chambery w/ full Ultegra.....I was just weighing the situation.
I have a perfectly wonderful Lemond Chambery w/ full Ultegra.....I was just weighing the situation.
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P.S. why is the bike so darn cheap? usually thats a red flag as to who its past owner is/was (i.e. stolen)
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If it's just stripped, you might be able to get away with a derailleur hanger saver: https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...&category=3463
I don't know if that will work with a carbon hanger or even if that bike has a carbon hanger, but it's worth checking. It's a lot cheaper than sending it to Trek.
I don't know if that will work with a carbon hanger or even if that bike has a carbon hanger, but it's worth checking. It's a lot cheaper than sending it to Trek.
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I highly doubt that the derailleur repair will cost an additional $1000. Do it. Now.
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Also, I know that you already considered this viewpoint, but even if the frame has something wrong with it, the extra parts alone can be sold to possibly buy that bike over!
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I think it's the 05/06 SSL. I may have wrongfully described it as a 6.9 simply because the components are all top level. Nevertheless, it's a pretty amazing package......that I hope to nab for what seems to be chump change.
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If it cannot be repaired with a "Timesert" ....notice I did not say Helicoil.... then I'd send it back to Trek and have it properly replaced. Then you'll have a very sweet and top of the line Madone SSL for next to nothing. Don't wait...buy it.
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